NEWSLETTER #34 October 26th

The winds of change have been blowing across Aotearoa New Zealand, just as they have been at Matipo. We have a new government with a very different approach to education. This may be the end of National Standards. The latest research from the Ministry of Education about National Standards show they have not improved student achievement despite huge cost. All good!

Like most principals and teachers, I think that the incoming team of Ministers, and especially the partnership between Chris Hipkins and Tracey Martin, will be good for children.

Congratulations to our local MP, Phil Twyford – the new Minister for Housing and for Transport. Quite a responsibility, a very serious national leadership role and the right person for the job.

Apologies if I confused anyone with dates in the last newsletter. We return to school on Wednesday 31st January, school will be closed for students on Monday 5th February for a teacher-only day, and Tuesday 6th February for Waitangi Day.

Thank you to everyone who has made time to come and meet me and for making me so welcome. It’s day seven at Matipo for me, and I am even more pleased to be here!

FRIENDS OF MATIPO UPCOMING EVENTSGreat Kiwi Morning Tea – Tomorrow – Friday 27th October 11amTomorrow there will be baking on sale on the green courts at 11am. Everything $1 each. All proceeds go to Kiwis for Kiwi.Amazing Race – Saturday 25th NovemberEnter your family/team (2-5 people) to compete in a range of fun challenges and race back to Matipo to win the million*! (* 1 million Indonesian Rupiah).$15 per person or $40 for a team. Mix & mingle from 12pm. Race starts at 1pm.$2 Sausage sizzle & $1 drinks available for lunch.

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